Wesley Community Block Party
Wesley staff members Candace Lain (left) and Jennifer Phelps (right) prepare s’mores for residents at The Wesley Community’s block party event on Wednesday, August 7.
Author: Saratoga TODAY
Wesley staff members Candace Lain (left) and Jennifer Phelps (right) prepare s’mores for residents at The Wesley Community’s block party event on Wednesday, August 7.
Saratoga County Nominated for Best Place to Visit for Fall; Voting for National Contest is Open
Best Place to Visit for Fall contest, voting is open.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —Facing off against places like Asheville in North Carolina, Columbus in Ohio and Stowe in Vermont, Saratoga County has been nominated as a “Best Place to Visit for Fall” in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, Discover Saratoga – Saratoga County’s official tourism promotion agency, announced this week.
The list of 20 nominees, selected by a panel of travel experts, highlights destinations nationwide where vibrant autumnal charm, scenic beauty, and diverse seasonal activities attract visitors from across the country. Online voting for the awards is open to the public and is open now through noon on Sept. 9, 2024.
“We’ve been actively working to promote Saratoga County as a year-round vibrant travel destination, so we’re excited for this nomination to name Saratoga alongside other well-known autumn locations,” Darryl Leggieri, president of Discover Saratoga, said in a statement. “We know fall is a great time to visit Saratoga County. We encourage all of our destination ambassadors to vote so we can share that message with potential visitors across the country.”
To vote for Saratoga County as the best place to visit for fall, readers can visit https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-place-to-visit-for-fall-2024/saratoga-county-new-york/ and cast their ballot once per day until polls close at noon ET on Sept. 9. Winners will be announced on Sept. 18.
For more information about the 10Best Awards and to see the full list of winners across multiple categories, visit www.10best.com.
Lola Burglary – Arrests Made
SARATOGA SPRINGS —At approximately 5:30 a.m. on Aug. 10, a local citizen contacted police via Emergency 911 to report a burglary in progress at Lola on Broadway in Saratoga Springs. The citizen reported that he observed two individuals leaving the area of the burglary and entering a black sedan.
The vehicle fled down Phila Street without lights and was seen getting on Interstate 87 at Union Avenue, according to police. The vehicle continued southbound to Exit 11, where it left the interstate and began driving on residential streets. A perimeter was set up in the area of Greensboro Drive in Clifton Park. Several minutes later a ride share vehicle was stopped in the area and three suspects were taken into custody from that vehicle. The suspect’s vehicle, a black Toyota Camry registered in Washington, D.C., was located in a driveway with the doors open and running, police said. The vehicle was seized pending processing for evidence.
Christopher L. Tyler, 23., Mustafa Lewis-Hamilton, 22, and Jowan A. Plummer, 23 all of Washington, D.C. were each charged with four felonies and two misdemeanors. Those charges are: Burglary in the third-degree, Criminal Mischief in the second-degree, Grand Larceny in the third-degree, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the third-degree, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Conspiracy in the fifth-degree, and Possession of Burglar Tools.
The individuals were arraigned in City Court of Saratoga Springs and released without bail with a future court appearance date of Aug. 15 in City Court.
August 16 – 22, 2024
BALLSTON
Kenneth Bagstad sold property at 40 Lake Rd to Cameron Anderson for $575,000
Timothy Northrup sold property at 44 Everson Way to Peter Matthews for $787,500
Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 11 Linden Court to Brian Hamm for $475,880
Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 9 Linden Court to Ward Freeman for $479,550
Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 21 Appleton St to Gujjula Naga Venkata Dinesh Reddy for $710,746
Christopher LeClaire sold property at 15 Jacob St to Jarrod Parower for $409,000
Patrick Hagenberg sold property at 19 Buell Ave to BE For Realty LLC for $360,000
Stephen Krampert sold property at 2 Carriage Run to Jay Saint Gelais for $830,000
CORINTH
Kayla Rhodes sold property at 208 Center St to Michoel Porges for $140,000
GREENFIELD
Johanna Bush sold property at 376 Spier Falls Rd to Charles Scribona for $430,000
David Palmer sold property at 324 Plank Rd to Ronald Muller for $440,000
Thomas Bowser sold property at 488 Middle Grove Rd to Paul Naslund for $399,900
Aldis Stefansson sold property at 563 North End Rd to Robert Ball for $549,000
MALTA
Sylvia Sievers sold property at 17 Goldfoot Rd to Mark Egan for $239,000
Kristin Grappone sold property at 71 Wake Robin Rd to Mark Wright for $261,000
Elizabeth Mausert sold property at 132 Van Aernem Rd to Aquarian Team LLC for $375,375
Sylvia Sievers sold property at 17 Goldfoot Rd to Mark Egan for $239,000
Kristin Grappone sold property at 71 Wake Robin Rd to Mark Wright for $261,000
Matthew Sawyers sold property at 22 Evans Rd Schworm Enterprises Inc for $460,000
MILTON
Lynn Fragomeni sold property at 13 Margaret Dr to Michael Flaspohler for $290,000
John Caldro sold property at 15 Kaatskill Way to Nancy Engler for $489,500
Frank Coppola Jr. sold property at 153 Stone Church Rd to David Longley for $405,000
Roger Bertrand sold property at 2 Berkshire Dr to James Clark for $564,900
Jereme Palma sold property at 147 Goldfinch Lane to Catherine O’Grady for $410,000
Thomas Welch sold property at 102 Deer Run Dr to Dominick Barnett for $276,000
SARATOGA
John Behrendt sold property at Brown Rd to 43 Brown Rd LLC for $1,650,000
Christian Denfeld sold property at 1250 NYS Rt 9P to Gabriel August for $585,000
SARATOGA SPRINGS
Norman Levy sold property at 1 Ashley Pl to Alexander Kutikov for $1,070,000
Barbara Duffy sold property at 97 Monroe St to Benjamin Fehr for $599,000
Adelphi Owner II LLC sold property at 19 Washington 660 to John Capek for $2,750,000
Adelphi Owner II LLC sold property at 19 Washington 662 to John Capek for $975,000
Melro Company sold property at 134 Lincoln Ave to MKVL LLC for $767,000
Sarah Hart sold property at 177 Spring St to Alyssa McClenning for $1,150,000
Barbara Reynolds sold property at 38 Sarazen St to Marianne Bez for $535,550
Buff Rd LLC sold property at 19 Buff Rd to Gary Jurczynski for $150,000
David Williamson sold property at 9 Walter Dr to Russell Haight for $425,000
William Van Dyke sold property at 41 Tamarack Trail to Gregory Albert for $430,000
WILTON
Forest Grove LLC sold property at 27 Daintree Dr to Thomas Mitchell for $641,587
Jeffrey Bovee sold property at 7 Dakota Dr to Karen Kingsley for $525,000
Eleftheria Tsakirellis sold property at 3 Shawnee to Ruth Masiewicz for $450,000
Saratoga Hospital Gala Raises $418K
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Hospital Gala, held at the Saratoga Casino Hotel on July 31, raised more than $418,000 in support of the Community Health Center.
“We are deeply grateful for the overwhelming generosity and support shown by our community,” said Jill VanKuren, CEO of Saratoga Hospital, in a statement. “These funds will significantly enhance the services and resources available at our Community Health Center, allowing us to better serve those in need.”
Empire State University Professor Awarded $1 Million Grant
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Tracy Galuski, an Empire State University professor and educational studies department chair, has been awarded a $1 million grant from the State University of New York (SUNY) and New York State’s Office of Strategic Workforce Development.
Galuski’s proposal, “Equity in Action: Supporting Upward Mobility for Paraprofessionals in Early Childhood,” was selected for funding as part of the Education Workforce Investment Upskilling
Paraprofessionals Program. It will increase opportunities for paraprofessionals to obtain initial teacher certification in high-need areas through Empire State University’s new baccalaureate-level teacher education program in Early Childhood Education.
“SUNY Empire will offer the Early Childhood Education program in a virtual learning format to maximize access to underserved communities,” Galuski said in a statement. “We are excited for the opportunities this program, supported by the grant, will provide for paraprofessionals in New York.”
August 16 – 22, 2024
Annual Classic Car Show
Adirondack A’s and Lakeside Farms’ Annual Classic Car show will be at Lakeside Farms, Ballston Lake, on Sunday, August 25. Rain or Shine from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is limited to stock appearing vehicles prior to 1975. Car registration fee is $5 on the day of the show. Spectator parking and admission is free. The Lakeside Country Store, Gift Shop and Restaurant will be open. No Pets Please. For further information see the Club’s website, Auto Show – Adirondack A’s – Model A Ford Club (adirondackas.org).
4th Annual Tunnel to Towers Benefit
Since 9/11, T2T has been helping America’s heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families and by building specially adapted smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. We are also committed to eradicating veteran homelessness and helping America to never forget September 11, 2001. The event will be held on Saturday, August 31 at 2117 Barrett Rd., Ballston Spa at 6 p.m. Tickets are $75 per person, including live music by Skippy and The Pistons, comedy show by Colin Quinn, and exciting raffles. Call for reservation 518-542-3731. Rain or Shine. Tunnel2Towers.org
Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits
Artists and members of SSAS are exhibiting throughout the area. Visit these locations to support the artists and members in Southern Saratoga County. Clifton Park Senior Community Center: Nancy Hunt, Pamela Malsan and Mechelle Rosklewicz. Mechanicville Library: Maureen Kelly. Clifton Park Town Hall lobby: Rita Helie for the month of August. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library: Pamela Bortoletto, Bill Daisak, Arthur Forrest, Rita Helie, Maureen Kelly, Tracy Pagano, Anup Sood, Joan VanAlphen, Sherry Walkup, Sherry Walkup, Carol Winterton and Val Woodward. Bella Lucia Pizzeria: Rita Helie, Denise Kornak, David Mayack, Jack Morgan, Tracy Pagano, Denise Stewart and Karen Zimmers. For more information about SSAS, visit: southernsaratogaartist.com
2024 Swing for Music Golf Tournament
The Saratoga Chamber Players is planning the 2024 Swing for Music golf tournament, and we hope you will save the date to join us. The proceeds will support our programming in the Saratoga elementary schools and our outreach to seniors as well as our dazzling chamber music concerts. The event will take place at Airway Meadows golf course on Friday, September 13. We look forward to your participation in the 9-hole scramble. Registration begins at 3:15 p.m. with a shotgun start at 3:45 p.m. The fee is $80. It includes prizes and the traditional taco dinner following the round of golf. Registration forms will go out in July, but meanwhile please mark your calendars and share this information with your leagues and fellow golfers. If you would like a registration form or have questions, contact: prubio@skidmore.edu.
Car Show
Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge #161 car show will be held on September 22, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at One Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Rain date September 29. Classic, custom, collectible – all years welcome. Vendors, trophies, food, DJ, raffles, 50/50. For pre-registration forms email Pat at PKaniuka@gmail.com. Text or call 518-859-2648.
Looking for Unique Vendors & Artisans
Ballston Area Seniors are gearing up for their Annual Bazaar on Saturday November 9 at the Town of Milton Community Center, located at 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa. Currently, there are only 10 indoor spaces left to be filled. What is your specialty? Pickles, Relishes, jams & jellies, or any handmade crafts are appreciated and welcome. We are looking for you to join us. Indoor spaces — 8’Wx7’D are $30. indoor only (first come, first serve basis and electrical outlets indoor are limited.) Outdoor spaces—12’Wx10’D are $ 25. To receive an Exhibit Contract and a Town of Milton agreement contact the Bazaar Vendor Coordinator Sue Heimburg we can e-mail out contracts. Sheim381@aol.com or Call—518-885-8037 / text message
Tuscan Treasures: Art, Food and Wine from Lucca to Florence
Academy for Lifelong Learning Announces Tour to Tuscany, November 10 – 18, 2024, is an enchanting medley of Renaissance cities, rolling hills and terraced vineyards. This very special region offers a quintessential Italian experience. From olive groves and cypress alleys to the romantic villages perched on rocky outcrops, the landscape here has become a symbol of the country as a whole. We will spend three nights in Lucca and four in Florence. Special features include wine tastings, lunch at a Tuscan farm, a cooking class preparing a three-course dinner, guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery and visit to the Accademia to view the renowned David. The double occupancy price for air and land is $5775. For additional information, contact goedventures@gmail.com.
August 16 – 22, 2024
Friday, August 16
Greenbelt Gathering
Spring Run Trail, Meet Corner of East & Excelsior, Saratoga Springs | 6:30 p.m. Join us for a Greenbelt Gathering! We will take a group walk on the trail as we talk about the importance of Saratoga’s Greenbelt and enjoy time in nature! Email info@sustainablesaratoga.org to let us know you’re attending!
Saturday, August 17
Fly-In Breakfast
The Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Dr., Glenville | 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Enjoy an assortment of pancakes, french toast, eggs, sausage, potatoes, juice, coffee, tea, fruit and more. The breakfast is open to the public. At 10 a.m., Lecturer and Adjunct Professor in nanoscience at SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Albany, Jim Lloyd will talk about his 1986 re-enactment of Cal Rogers first flight in a Wright Brothers Model EX Pusher biplane in 1911 that became the first aircraft to fly coast-to-coast across the U.S. Fly-In if you would like. Pilots: Tower Frequency 121.3; Ground 121.9. Land at Schenectady County Airport and taxi to Richmor Aviation North. Tell them you are going to ESAM.
Annual Car, Truck & Bike Show
Clifton Park Elks #2466, 695 MacElroy Rd., Ballston Lake | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Support this worthy event and have some fun. All years and makes of cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. Hot food, music, 50/50 raffles. Free admission for spectators. Net proceeds benefit the Elks National Foundation and the NYSEA Major Project Fund (Cerebral Palsy Home Service Program). $20 entry fee. Registration closes at noon. Vendors and swap meet booths 10’x20’ only $30. Over 50 awards will be presented. For questions call Brian Shelton 518-956-1600. Rain date August 18.
Saratoga Horse Farm Tours
Various Farms in Saratoga County, Noon – 4 p.m. Saratoga County Cornell Cooperative Extension is partnering with horse farms in Saratoga County for the annual Horse Farm Tour. This is a free opportunity for the public to visit and learn about the horse industry in the county. The farms are located from Schuylerville to Galway. The participating farms include Mill Creek Farm, Alliance 180, Saratoga Glen Farm, Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds, and Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital. All farms are open from 12 – 4 p.m. except for Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, which is offering two guided tours that day at 1 and 3 p.m. only. For any questions or information about the event contact Nicolina at nvf5@cornell.edu
Sunday,
August 18
Summer Sunday Stroll: The Women of Greenridge Cemetery
Meet: Sackett Gate entrance of Greenridge Cemetery, Lincoln Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. Join Gloria May for a tour of Greenridge Cemetery to learn about the prominent and influential women as well as the ordinary, who are buried in Greenridge Cemetery and how their life stories tell the history of Saratoga Springs. Presented by the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation. Tickets are $15 for SSPF Members and $20 for non-members and should be purchased in advance! Space is limited! Call 518-587-5030 to reserve a ticket with your stroll pass.
Monday, August 19
5K Trail Series
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, Parking Lot #1 and #2, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 6:15 p.m. The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series will continue on August 26. Registration is $10 day-of or $40 by July 29 for all five races. Children ages 0-12 are free; 13-18 are half-price. This is a low-key, all-outdoors event topped off by light refreshments and unusual raffle prizes. Please bring your own water. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. For more information, call Laura Clark at 518-581-1278 or email laura@saratogastryders.org or visit www.saraogastryders.org for more information and to sign up online.
Tuesday, August 20
Summer Night BBQ at the Barn
The Saratoga Winery, 462 Route 29 W, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 9 p.m. The last day to purchase tickets is Friday, August 16. Ticket are $75 includes BBQ meal and entry. 100% of proceeds benefit the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation and the herd of over 400 retired Thoroughbred racehorses. Cash bar, silent auction, and raffle! Join us for a night of fun to kick off your boots and celebrate the summer in Saratoga Springs.
Saratoga Summer Concert Series
War Memorial in Congress Park, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Gather your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs, find a spot on the lawn, and enjoy some of the area’s favorite performers. This free, family-friendly concert series is a program of the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center in partnership with Discover Saratoga and the City of Saratoga Springs. The featured concert will be Garland Nelson and Soul Session. A well-known (and loved) Saratoga staple. Make sure you bring your dancing shoes! Presented by Saratoga Automobile Museum. Rain location is Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit https://www.discoversaratoga.org/events/summer-concert-series/
Wednesday, August 21
Make Your Own Blueberry Jam! (Low Sugar-Canning)
Cornell Cooperative Extension, 50 W. High St., Ballston Spa|5 – 7 p.m. This class will cover how to make and preserve your own blueberry jam using local, seasonal berries! This low sugar recipe is perfect for summer. “Blueberries are known for having important health benefits and are among the fruits with the highest level of antioxidants (nutrients that prevent/repair damage to the body.”) USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging in Boston. Register today to learn how to make your own nutritious blueberry jam! Cost: $5. Call 885-8995 to pre-register two days in advance.
Chicken Parmigiana Dinner
Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order, 518-584-2585. Menu: chicken parmigiana, penne pasta, tossed salad, garlic toast. Dinner $15 each (cash only).
Astronomy Club
Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6:30 p.m. There will be a presentation by Jim Witte on astrophotography. This group meets monthly on the third Wednesday, and is open to adults and teens (middle school and older). Registration is requested, but not required, by calling 518-882-6385.
Secretariat’s Legacy
Saratoga Springs History Museum, 1 E. Congress St., Saratoga Springs | 7 – 8 p.m. Featuring renowned photographer and journalist Patricia McQueen. This exclusive presentation will explore the legendary Secretariat’s profound connection to Saratoga Springs and his lasting influence on thoroughbred racing. There will be a book signing after the presentation. Admission is $10 and is open to the public. Tickets can be purchased online or upon arrival at the event. For more information call 518-584-6920 or visit www.saratogahistory.org.
Thursday,
August 22
2024 Village Walking Tour – Village of Stillwater
Meet: Stillwater Library parking lot adjacent to Blockhouse Park, Rt 4 Hudson Ave. Stillwater | 10 – 11:30 a.m. Led by Sara Kipp, director of the Stillwater Public Library. The tour will begin at the the former location of many mills and factories in the late 1800s. Other stops along the way will include the 150-year-old St. John’s Episcopal Church; the site of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp; the Newland-Wood firehouse and many more. After a one-mile walk, the tour will end in the new library with many historical images and maps of the Champlain Canal which is celebrating its 200th anniversary.
Health, History, and Horses Charity Gala
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 6 – 9 p.m. Presented by Ladies of Charity, Saratoga Chapter. Funds raised are distributed annually to established charities in Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties: Catholic Charities, food kitchens, shelters, and tuition support programs. Held at Complimentary Beer & Wine the first hour, hot and cold food stations, cash bar, live music, silent auction, 4 seasons basket, 50/50 and racetrack t-shirt quilt raffles. Cost is $80 per person payable to Ladies of Charity. Tickets: www.ladiesofcharitysaratoga.com. Attire: Summer Festive
Caffeinated Chapter Chasers: Silent Book Club
MochaLisa’s Caffè, 22 Clifton Country Rd., Clifton Park | 6:30 p.m. Talk about your favorite books and read quietly in a group setting. Bring your own book, borrow one from the library, or purchase one from MochaLisa’s. Refreshments available for purchase. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org
Saratoga Summer Concert Series Hosts Latin Fest Concert
Alex Torres and His Latin Orchestra perform Aug. 13, 2024 in Congress Park.
Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — A good-sized crowd attended this week’s free concert in Congress Park featuring Alex Torres and His Latin Orchestra.
The free, family-friendly concert series, held at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, continues on Aug. 20 with Garland Nelson and Soul Session, and concludes Aug. 27 with Mostly Modern Festival – an international music festival dedicated to contemporary classical music.
Peter Frampton to Perform in Albany Sep. 13
ALBANY — Peter Frampton, who most famously rose to stardom with the release of his live album, “Frampton Comes Alive!” nearly a half-century ago, will be appearing in Albany as part of his Positively Thankful Tour.
Despite the announcement of his farewell tour over four years ago due to a diagnosis of the degenerative disease inclusion-body myositis, the musician has continued to play venues across the country.
The tour kicks off in South Carolina Sept. 8 and will stage at the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan on Sept. 12 and the Palace Theatre in Albany on Sept. 13.
For more information, tickets, go to: www.palacealbany.org.
